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[carmengoertzen-haidaartist]

What a cute couple. Bespoke engagement ring set with my Haida Hummingbird and Bear designs. Celebrating love and being invited to have my art commemorate such an event is an honour. #carmengoertzen #truehaidanativeart #haidajewellery #lgbt #twospirit #engagementring #weddingring #alternative #indigenousart #love #celebrate #unity #bear #hummingbird #bearring #hummingbirdring #wrapring #silverring #haidabear #haidahummingbird #northwestcoastjewelry #tribalwedding #lgbtwedding #pride #indigenouspride #indigenousowned #resistence #haidagwaii #freedom #engagementringideas (at Old Massett) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEWCmnLHGFq/?igshid=1x2m7o9n7r9nb

[carmengoertzen-haidaartist]

The simplicity of a hummingbird enjoying salmonberry nectar. I created my hummingbird design at the start of my artistic journey many years ago. I see a few people try to adapt my design to their own styles but they don't know it like I do ;) Authentic Haida Jewellery directly from the artist. Reject fraudulent Native art. This 1.25" silver Haida Hummingbird pendant with an abalone shell inlay is $250 CAD/$190 USD. Feel free to message me directly with your questions or requests, or browse my gallery (True Haida Native Art by Carmen Goertzen). Shop link is in my profile. . . . . . #carmengoertzen #truehaidanativeart #haidajewellery #haidajewelry #northwestcoastjewelry #northwestcoastart #haidahummingbird #hummingbird #hummingbirdpendant #hummingbirdjewelry #hummingbirdart #hummingbirdtattoo #hummingbirdgarden #haidaart #nativeamericanjewelry #nativeamerican #littlefriends #pollinators #natureinspired #forestfriends #madeincanada #canadian #britishcolumbia #localartist #silverjewelry #formline #handengraved #bespoke #delicate #culture (at Old Massett) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEV_VvTHkYj/?igshid=1pgt6vvpkazig

[carmengoertzen-haidaartist]

The finished product: A silver ring with a double bear design and a brilliant Abalone inlay. Hand engraved by me from my home studio on Haida Gwaii. This style of 1/4" silver ring is $275 CAD/$210 USD custom engraved in your size, including delivery. (my shop link is in my profile - True Haida Native Art by Carmen Goertzen). Feel free to message me directly with your questions or requests. Authentic Haida Native Art - accept no imitations. etsy.com/listing/845867736/silver-beaver-bear-ring-northwest-coast #carmengoertzen #truehaidanativeart #haidajewellery #bearring #haidabear #abalone #bear #bearspirit #bearjewelry #ringformen #twospirit #spiritjewelry #ethicalfashioncanada #indigenousowned #nativespirit #coastalart #handmadeincanada #jewlerymaking #westcoastwedding #engagementring #natural #motherbear #motherearth #earthspirit #indigenousdesign #lgbtwedding #lgbtpride #indigenouspride #northwestcoastjewelry #firstnations https://www.instagram.com/p/CERk9elnH8l/?igshid=aqjq0f3su98d

[carmengoertzen-haidaartist]

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Artist hands at work - engraving a set of rings, here, I'm working on a double bear ring (with a raven and moon ring also on the block) in my traditional Haida formline designs. . . . . . #carmengoertzen #truehaidanativeart #haidajewellery #artinprogress #metalwork #metaljewelry #nativeartists #indigenousart #haidabear #bearring #bear #formline #haida #haidaart #silverart #artisthands #handengraved #graver #engraving #artprocess #silversmith #artinaction #livingart #materialculture #indigenousartists #nativebear #nativeamericanjewelry #indigenousowned #handmade #madeincanada https://www.instagram.com/p/CERZvngH7So/?igshid=o4t4ktvs5ija

[carmengoertzen-haidaartist]

This summer flew by. I feel like I put my head down to focus on my work yesterday and I look up and two weeks have passed! The Bear is a symbol of strength. Fitting for this time of year. This is one of a pair of 3/4" silver cuff bracelets I custom made for a couple's special occasion. All the rain made big fat juicy berries. Which will make big fat happy bears. . . . . . #carmengoertzen #truehaidanativeart #haidajewellery #haidajewelry #northwestcoastjewelry #northwestcoastart #northwestcoast #indigenousart #indigenousowned #bearclan #bear #beartribe #bearart #bearspirit #haidabear #nativebear #formline #artinprogress #handengraved #customjewelry #metalwork #metaljewelry #nativeartists #indigenousart #bearbracelet #silverbear #cuffbracelet #alaskanative #haidagwaii #pacificnorthwest #creativelife (at Old Massett) https://www.instagram.com/p/CERTsv1nnZJ/?igshid=14qf2xpdye1ou

[carmengoertzen-haidaartist]

I get up every morning before dawn and work until afternoon engraving jewelry from my home studio on Haida Gwaii. The hummingbirds still visit my window despite the rainy weather. My arms and wrists are generally tired by lunch. Hand engraving takes a lot of focus and effort. In the evenings like tonight when I can't engrave any more I go through my photos to edit and share. This is my silver hummingbird design in a 3/8"ring. $210 CAD/$160 USD custom engraved from size 4 to 16. TrueHaidaNativeArt by Carmen Goertzen (shop link is in my profile). #carmengoertzen #truehaidanativeart #haidajewellery #haidajewelry #northwestcoastjewelry #northwestcoastart #northwestcoast #indigenousart #indigenousowned #hummingbird #hummingbirdring #hummingbirdjewelry #haidahummingbird #hummingbirdtattoos #artist #inspiration #cedarweaving #handengraved #formline #silverring #customjewelry #totemanimal #hummingbirdart #artiststudio #artistlife #creativelife #pacificnorthwest #birdring #birdlovers #birdtattoo (at Old Massett) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDlJmXHnTd5/?igshid=12axr6n6zu4k8

[carmengoertzen-haidaartist]

I had to share this photo of the Raven Steals the Light ring I engraved last month. The new abalone shell is just so striking. In Haida history the Raven steals the light and gives it to the world. In the cosmic shuffle, Haida Gwaii emerges. The Raven is a reflection of our own nature: debaucherous, complex, mischievous, social. This 3/8" ring is $350 CAD/$260 USD and can be ordered directly from me or from my Etsy shop, TrueHaidaNativeArt by Carmen Goertzen (link in my profile). Etsy.com/shop/TrueHaidaNativeArt Instagram.com/truehaidanativeart . . . . . #carmengoertzen #truehaidanativeart #haidajewellery #haidajewelry #northwestcoastjewelry #northwestcoastart #indigenousowned #indigenous #raven #ravenring #ravenjewelry #ravenStealstheLight #animinstic #natural #supernatural #mischievous #ravensnation #haida #haidagwaii #pnw #coastalart #coastalwedding #weddingring #wearableart #stories #oralhistory #livingcultures #madeincanada #canadianmade #canadianindigenousjewelry (at Old Massett) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDkm6cTn_wG/?igshid=n63dhceygg81

[carmengoertzen-haidaartist]

The evolution of the salmon ring: here, a 3/8" silver ring on the engraving block, with a 14k gold onlay. After I develop a new design I engrave free-form by hand using the handpush technique. I can adjust the formline to fit different widths and lengths, though not all designs scale well. The design work is on some levels more challenging than the engraving. #carmengoertzen #truehaidanativeart #haidajewellery #haidajewelry #salmonring #salmonjewelry #salmon #salmonart #silversalmon #goldsalmon #artinprogress #formline #handpush #metalart #metaljewelry #silversmith #goldsmith #engraving #customjewelry #nativeamericancarving #nativeartist #creativeprocess #inspiration #creativity #design #indigenousdesign #jewellerydesign #artprocess #traditionalartwork #handpush #handengraved (at Old Massett) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDWScJ9Hve7/?igshid=1qxgdrp9fwxfv